Please The Palate Pick of the Week: The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport I had heard about this hotel when it first opened but never needed to stay near JFK airport until now. When I had to add... 12 August, 2023
Are You Heading to Sonoma For Wine Tasting? Say Cheese Instead! Say Sonoma and wine is likely the first thing that comes to mind. But Sonoma is home to a thriving cheese industry as well. I... 08 August, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Wine Dinners with the Winemakers at Tesse Restaurant Working in the wine industry, I meet winemakers on a regular basis. But when I talk with friends, they are sometimes in awe that I... 29 July, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Rajat Parr, Phelan Farm, Scythian Wine Co, and Regenerative Farming In a week in which the planet saw its hottest day on record, and knowing that that record will be broken again and again, we... 15 July, 2023
Please The Palate July 2023 Newsletter When summer comes, it is not only time for sunshine and fun but it also means it is time for another anniversary. It is the... 11 July, 2023
Spanish Wine and Spanish Cheese – 4 Great Pairings You Might Want To Try The world of cheese is as diverse as the world of wine. And from France to Italy and Spain, cheeses, as well as grape varieties,... 27 June, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: A Visit to Melville Winery in the Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Ynez Valley Just a two-and-a-half hour drive from Los Angeles, Santa Ynez is a regular destination for me, especially of late. As a contributor to the Slow... 24 June, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Serious Food and Playful Vibes at In Bloom in Paso Robles Sometimes you just have to take yourself to dinner and that is what I did this past week. I was traveling to Paso Robles for... 17 June, 2023
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Aperitivi in Italy If there is one tradition I love in Italy, it is aperitivo in Italy. It is often compared to Happy Hour in America but the... 03 June, 2023
Pairing Artisan Sonoma Cheeses with Volo Chocolates Pairing cheese and wine is a no-brainer and something I do often. Pairing chocolate with wine is often attempted, but to me rarely works. But... 01 June, 2023